Trump DOJ rescinds Biden-era protections for news media
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department has rescinded a policy implemented during the Biden administration that restricted prosecutors from seizing reporters’ records in criminal investigations, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News. The
IDF investigation finds Israeli tank fire responsible for death of UN staffer
Anadolu via Getty Images (GAZA) — Initial findings in an ongoing Israel Defense Forces investigation found that Israeli tank fire caused damage to a United Nations structure in central Gaza in March, killing one UN staffer and
New Rent Cap Proposal Unveiled in State House
OLYMPIA — Washington Democrats have agreed on a new rent control proposal, capping annual residential rent increases at 7% plus inflation or 10%, whichever is lower. The compromise, announced Thursday, removes a proposed exemption for single-family homes
Tharinger-Backed Law Expands Public Access to Washington Health Care Data
OLYMPIA — A new law backed by Rep. Steve Tharinger of Port Townsend is poised to make Washington’s health care system more transparent by improving public access to the All-Payer Claims Database (APCD). House Bill 1382, sponsored
Washington Tops U.S. in Car Break-Ins for April, FBI Data Reveals
SEATTLE — Washington State recorded the highest rate of vehicle break-ins in the country for the month of April, based on an analysis of FBI crime data. Between 2021 and 2023, the state averaged 47.10 thefts per
Sequim Library Reopening Delayed to Late July as Renovation Work Continues
SEQUIM — If you’ve been looking forward to checking out the new and improved Sequim Library, you’ll have to wait just a little longer. According to North Olympic Library System, the reopening has been pushed to late
Clallam Assessor’s Office Extends Reduced Hours as Backlog Persists, Revenue Concerns Raised
PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Assessor’s Office will continue reduced public hours through May 22 as it works to manage a growing backlog caused by staffing cuts and increased demand. The office remains open Monday through
LOCAL SPORTS: Sequim Softball Battles, PA Roughriders Dominate Diamond and Links,
BY OLY ARCHIBALD SEQUIM — In girls fastpitch yesterday, in a game you heard here on KONP Newsradio, the Sequim Wolves played by far their best game of the year, falling to a young but talented North
'Conclave' author explains secretive Vatican process after Pope Francis' death
Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — With Pope Francis’s funeral drawing more than 200,000 expected attendees on Saturday, interest in the papal succession process has intensified. It’s driving viewers to the film “Conclave” — based
NFL draft's No. 1 pick Cam Ward says he expects to be Titans' starting quarterback
ABC News (NEW YORK) — University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward is opening up after being selected as the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft. “I’m feeling great. Finally, you know, got to live out my